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OE55 HXO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 HXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 167,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 150,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 123,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 111,732 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSF tyre wearing on outside

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,682 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OE55 HXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE55 HXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE55 HXO registered?

OE55 HXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

Is OE55 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 HXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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